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Music with Ginger

9:00am–9:45am

Birth-PreK

The Village Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: The Village Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. Please register each child individually. Thank you!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Cancelled

(SAIL) Stay Active and Independent for Life

9:00am–10:00am

Adults

Southern Oaks Library

Registration Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Description:

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Exercise that improves strength, balance or fitness is crucial for staying active and reducing falls.

OKC County Health Department @ Downtown Library

9:00am–4:30pm

All Ages

Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Need to talk to a Community Health Worker?

A Community Health Worker will be available at the Downtown Library to assist you! They can help connect you with:

1st Baptist YMCA

9:30am–10:30am

Kids

Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Children's Area (Downtown)

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Storytimes

Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS

10:00am–10:45am

All Ages, Kids

Edmond Library

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Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Get ready to 'Color Our World' with SMARTiPOPS! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Music with Ginger

10:00am–11:00am

Birth-PreK

The Village Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: The Village Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Description:

Discover the power of music at your neighborhood library! Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, create, and express. Join us as we sing, move, explore and create beautiful music together.

Due to the growing number of participants, you MUST REGISTER for the program. Please register each child individually. Thank you!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

10:00am–11:30am

Adults

Almonte Library

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Library Branch: Almonte Library

Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls. The SAIL program was des

Intermediate Tai Chi

10:15am–11:15am

Adults

Southern Oaks Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Description:

The Intermediate Tai Chi class teaches participants ways to improve their overall mind, body and spirit through a series of slow continuous movements. Beginners Tai Chi or previous Tai Chi experience is helpful.

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars

10:30am–11:15am

All Ages, Kids

Jones Library

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Library Branch: Jones Library

Room: Meeting Room (Jones)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Preschool Time (Ages 3.5-5)

10:30am–11:15am

Birth-PreK

Northwest Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Program Room (Northwest)

Age Group: Birth-PreK

Program Type: Storytimes

Registration Required

Event Description:

Calling all Preschoolers, ages 3.5-5! What will be going on at the library today? Something exciting just for you! Will it be playtime, storytime, parachute play, or music play? No matter what, it will be fun, so come and see!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS

11:00am–11:45am

All Ages, Kids

Edmond Library

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Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Get ready to 'Color Our World' with SMARTiPOPS! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

SUMMER MEAL

12:00pm–1:30pm

Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Ralph Ellison Library

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Children ages 1-18 are invited to enjoy a meal from 12-1:30 p.m. at Ralph Ellison Library.

Meals are provided by Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma's Summer Feeding Program.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

MLC Finance Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup

12:30pm–2:00pm

Adults

Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Friends Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Commission Meetings

Neighborhood Arts: SMARTiPOPS

2:00pm–2:45pm

All Ages, Kids

Capitol Hill Library

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Meeting Room 1 + 2 (Capitol Hill)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Family Programs, Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Get ready to 'Color Our World' with SMARTiPOPS! Join the magical Mermaid Candy Sparkles and charismatic Captain Coconut on a journey through the vibrant sounds of Brazil.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Neighborhood Arts: Sugar Free Allstars

2:00pm–2:45pm

All Ages, Kids

The Village Library

Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.

Library Branch: The Village Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Village)

Age Group: All Ages, Kids

Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment

Event Description:

Target Age: Preschool and school-age children

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Drawing Dynamic Anatomy with Oklahoma Comic Arts Foundation

2:00pm–3:00pm

Teens

Edmond Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Eric of Literati Press and JEO Creations is leading a discussion and workshop on how to draw and render “Dynamic Anatomy” as influenced by masters such as Burne Hogarth, Time Sale, Jack Kirby, Mark Silvestri and more!

MLC Finance Committee Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Friends Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Commission Meetings

Larry "the Snake Guy"

2:00pm–4:00pm

All Ages

Ralph Ellison Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM

Registration Required

Event Description:

In this program, long-time snake enthusiast and expert, Larry Daniel, invites the audience to engage in an open discussion about snakes.

Nature's Palette with Science Museum Oklahoma

3:00pm–4:00pm

Teens

Choctaw Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM

Registration Required

Event Description:

This program explores the variety of colors in nature.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

MLC Executive Committee Meeting

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adults

Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Friends Room (Downtown)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Commission Meetings

Marble Run: Build and Race

3:30pm–4:30pm

Kids, Teens

Harrah Library

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Library Branch: Harrah Library

Room: In-Library (Harrah)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Description:

Kids, Teens, come build a marble run! We are working together to build some fun structures that we will then use to race some marbles. Can you build the best one? Can you pick the marble that will be the winner? Join us and see!

Game Night

3:30pm–5:00pm

Kids, Teens, Adults

Jones Library

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Library Branch: Jones Library

Room: Meeting Room (Jones)

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Event Description:

Take a break! Join us to meet new friends or spend time as a family playing together. Playing tabletop games helps to build skills such as: problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning, and communication.

S.O. Animation Society

4:30pm–5:30pm

Teens, Adults

Southern Oaks Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs, Film & Movies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Love animation, or manga? Join us for The S.O. Animation Society, as we hang out, do a craft, and watch different genres of animation.

Anime Movie Night

4:30pm–6:30pm

Teens

Midwest City Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Midwest City Library

Room: Forum (Midwest City)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Teens, join us on the first Thursday of June and July for Anime Movie Night! We'll make an anime-inspired craft and watch a full feature-length anime movie.

Registration is not required for this event.

Balloon Art for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm

Teens

Northwest Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Northwest Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Northwest)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Cultural Experiences

Registration Required

Event Description:

Join our local Bricktown clowns as we learn the basics of balloon art. Animals & beyond!

Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–7:00pm

Kids, Teens

Warr Acres Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Warr Acres Library

Room: Meeting Room A (Warr Acres)

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Registration Required

Event Description:

Sign up today for Dungeons and Dragons club!

Indigenous Gardening

6:00pm–7:30pm

Teens, Adults

Capitol Hill Library

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Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library

Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Health & Wellness

Event Description:

Join Native Farming Solutions & Black Sol in this hands on class to learn about seed starting and the importance of land stewardship using Indigenous knowledge.

Cancelled

Cancelled Adult Dungeons and Dragons

6:00pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Choctaw Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Choctaw Library

Room: Meeting Room (Choctaw)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies, Games & Gaming, Science & STEAM

Event Description:

Are you a wizard, fighter, or a rogue looking for a group? Do you have a dungeon or a dragon looking for adventures? Then come to the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons!

Hobbyist Drone Operation Lessons

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adults

Almonte Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Almonte Library

Room: Multimedia Lab (Almonte)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Computers & Technology, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM

Registration Required

Event Description:

Ready to Soar? Master Drone Operations at Almonte Library!

Curious about drones? Got a new hobby drone but not sure how to make the most of it? Or maybe you're eager to take your flying skills to new heights?

Disclaimer(s)

This event is scheduled to take place outside weather permitting. Customers are encouraged to wear sunscreen and their masks. Customers may also bring a blanket or lawn chair. Please watch your email for updates to change of avenue or cancelation.

Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Yarn Painting Party

6:30pm–7:30pm

Kids, Teens, Adults

Ralph Ellison Library

Registration Required

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Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Ralph Ellison)

Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies

Registration Required

Event Description:

Make beautiful paintings out of yarn and glue! Inspired by the indigenous Huichol people of Mexico.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.

Cancelled

CANCELLED Teen Game Night

6:30pm–8:00pm

Teens

Del City Library

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Del City Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games & Gaming

Event Description:

Join us at the library for an in-person open game night! We'll have plenty of board games, a Nintendo Switch, and snacks!

How to Enter the Fair

6:30pm–8:00pm

Adults

Edmond Library

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Library Branch: Edmond Library

Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: DIY & Hobbies

Event Description:

Join the Oklahoma State Fair as we discuss how easy it is to enter Creative Arts Contests!

Summer Zine Canteen

6:30pm–8:00pm

Teens, Adults

Belle Isle Library

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Library Branch: Belle Isle Library

Room: Meeting Room B (Belle Isle)

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, DIY & Hobbies

Event Description:

Join us for Zine Canteen, our monthly meet-up for zine enthusiasts of all ages, teens and adults alike!

U.S. Citizenship Class

6:30pm–8:30pm

Adults

Southern Oaks Library

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Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library

Room: Zoom (Southern Oaks)

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences

Event Description:

Learn the basics of becoming a U.S. Citizen! The Southern Oaks Public Library is partnering with Community Literary Centers to provide free weekly classes that explore the steps of the naturalization process.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is an online event offered through video and web conferencing software. If you register for this program, you will be emailed the link to connect digitally. Please note, you may need to install an app or computer application to attend this program. If you have any issues connecting, please reach out to askalibrarian@metrolibrary.org.